Kohima, Nagaland

Tuesday, 03 Jun 2025

As torrential rains and flooding continue to disrupt normal life in Imphal Valley and its surrounding areas, the Indian Army has been at the forefront of relief and rescue efforts under the on going humanitarian mission ‘Operation Jal Rahat-2’. 

Since, 31 May 2025, Army has been working tirelessly across multiple flood-affected localities, providing critical assistance to the people of Manipur, operating under extremely challenging conditions. Army columns have evacuated over 1,560 persons to date. Major evacuations have taken place in Wangkhei, where                584 individuals were rescued, and at JNIMS Hospital, where 569 people, including                           15 medical patients requiring urgent care, were safely evacuated. In Khitai Chingangbam Leikai, 110 persons were evacuated to the safe areas, while 115 were rescued from Laishram Leikai. Rescue teams also evacuated 65 individuals from Lamlong and 75 from Heinjang, where operations included navigating through challenging terrain and a fast flood stream due to a breach in the bund of the Imphal river.

In a testament to their inclusive and compassionate approach, Army personnel also carried out special missions to rescue three specially-abled adults from different locations.

Equipped with rescue boats, medical teams and essential relief materials, the Army troops have been operating in close coordination with Assam Rifles, NDRF, SDRF and the civil administration.

PRO & Spokesperson,

Ministry of Defence,

Manipur, Nagaland and Southern Arunachal Pradesh

PR/165/KOH/2025